Solver wrote:
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> An average, or lower, user, assuming he has got kowledge of English, can
> install Windows without trouble, easily install apps under it, click start,
> point to programs and Microsoft Word.........
> This kind of statement is one of the things that scares off potential Linux users. I
>switched over to Linux, because Windows crashed on me and would not re-install
>correctly on my laptop. In desperation I installed LM 71, which I had played around
>with, but was afraid of, because of statements like the one above or, "Linux is not
>user friendly" It installed without a hitch and I managed to get my mailing list done
>on time. It was easier to install than Windows, contrary to popular belief. I have
>not looked back since. I use Win98 now only because I have not figured out how to
>install my scanner correctly, but I have had trouble with peripherals in windows as
>well. My zip drive gave me a real hard time to install in Windows, but LM recognized
>it with no problem. I didn't have to do anything. I didn't install a driver or
>anything, it just worked after install.
Solver also wrote;
> Once, when I was instructing a user to type DOS commands, I didn't say open
> the MS-DOS prompt. I just said:
> Type the following commands:
> cd \windows
> copy user.dat \backup
> copy user.da0 \backup
> defrag
> ....
> And, when nothing worked I was suprised. Turned out that user typed it all
> in Word... And I can never imagine users like this installing Linux apps and
> compiling sources.
> Solver...........
> It sounds like the above "user" would have trouble with any operating system, but it
>would fall under the category of a non sequitor to assume that he would have any more
>trouble with Linux than with Windows or for that matter, any other OS. I use Linux
>because it is easier to install and use than Windows. No defragmenting or cleaning up
>the registry every five minutes like in Windows, less crashes from opening too many
>programs at once and finally less chance of getting a virus. Okay, so some software
>is a little harder to install, but it seems that I see more and more RPMs instead of
>or in addition to than in the past and that is a small concession to make for all the
>other advantages.
ShalomOut
Chal
Registered Linux user #217118
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